Because since ancient times, August has heralded the start of harvest celebrations to honour the pagan god, Lugh, whose name is encompassed in the Irish for this month, Lughnasa. The force is ...

Other legends, though, attribute the origins of the holiday to a mythical funeral rite Lugh held in honor of his mother, Tailtiu. 8. Lughnasadh is one of eight pagan holidays, along with the fall ...